So Hydrolyzed Collagen is not really collagen, it is rather an undefined and varying mix of largish peptides
Some research protocols have explored doses up to 4.5 mg weekly, which showed slightly greater efficacy in the phase 2 dose-finding trial but also increased side effect burden
In aged mice treated for 8 weeks at 10 mg/kg daily, sedentary mice showed approximately 40% greater grip strength than controls, and when combined with exercise, grip strength improved by approximately 60%
The selective mechanism is particularly valuable because it avoids the collateral damage to healthy cells that occurs with cytotoxic chemotherapy approaches to senescent cell elimination
For more substantial or chronic conditions (e.g., tendon injuries or longstanding inflammation), treatments may last 46 weeks to see full or peak effects, and some individuals may require longer cycles for maximal benefit
It is not approved for human or veterinary use, clinical administration, therapeutic application, or diagnostic procedures of any kind
